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Global Diabetes Crisis: 800 Million Cases and Widening Treatment Gap
A new study reveals a stark increase in global diabetes cases, highlighting significant disparities in treatment access between developed and developing countries.
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HealthHealthcareGlobal HealthInequalityDiabetesEpidemiology
Imperial College LondonThe Lancet
Majid Ezzati
- What are some of the potential consequences of untreated diabetes?
- Untreated diabetes can lead to severe complications including amputations, heart disease, kidney damage, vision loss, and premature death, emphasizing the urgent need for improved access to diagnosis and treatment, especially in developing countries.
- Which types of countries are seeing the most significant increase in diabetes cases?
- While some developed countries like Japan, Canada, France, and Denmark have seen a decrease in diabetes cases, developing nations are experiencing a continuous rise in the disease, creating a significant disparity in treatment access.
- How many adults worldwide are estimated to have diabetes according to a recent study?
- A recent study revealed that approximately 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, with the most significant increase occurring in developing nations due to limited access to proper treatment.
- What is the percentage increase in adult diabetes prevalence globally over the past 30 years?
- The global prevalence of diabetes among adults has doubled in the last 30 years, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, representing an increase from 200 million to 800 million cases.
- What percentage of adults with diabetes are not receiving treatment, and where is this disparity particularly pronounced?
- The study highlights a widening treatment gap, with approximately 445 million adults (three out of five) not receiving diabetes treatment in 2022. This disparity is particularly stark in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where only 5-10% of those with diabetes receive treatment.